Community Q & A Questions Answered

How much does food cost in Panama? I've noticed that food prices at the grocery stores in Panama get more expensive the further you move away from the city; maybe because it costs more to get it there. Anything American is more expensive, like c... Read More

Is Pedasi, Azuero Peninsula Panama safe?
Is it a safe place to live?
While Panama does rate with a high level of safety in Latin or South America, it’s the small town charm and security of Los S... Read More

When you move to Panama, should you use a regular phone line, a cell phone, Skype, Magicjack, or something else? Well, we've tried them all and have to say that it's great being able to pick up the phone and dial the states free of charge with our Mag... Read More

The cost to rent a home in Pedasi, Azuero Peninsula, Panama varies and also depends on the time of year.
Short term home rentals can range between $80 and $200 a night.
For long term home rentals, we've s... Read More

Posted April 11, 2013

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If you like warm weather and a slower pace of life then Panama is a perfect place for you.
I get tons of emails asking why I moved to Panama and what it’s like here.
I say why not! Panama is affordable and gives me everything I need. Th... Read More

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